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Painting the Natural World - Kathleen McKeehen
Painting the Natural World - Kathleen McKeehen
Meet Your Instructor: Kathleen McKeehen
Kathleen McKeehen is a science illustrator and botanical artist whose training includes the post-grad natural science illustration program at UC Santa Cruz, followed by an internship at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, UK.
She has freelanced for a variety of clients and projects, including magazines, guide books, museum displays, text books, and children's educational products and books.
Her work has appeared in botanical art shows in the U.S. and Canada.
She currently teaches botanical drawing and painting at Gage Academy of Art, at the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture, and at workshops around the state.

Botanical Holiday Cards - Kathleen McKeehen
Botanical Holiday Cards - Kathleen McKeehen
Meet Your Instructor: Kathleen McKeehen
Kathleen McKeehen is a science illustrator and botanical artist whose training includes the post-grad natural science illustration program at UC Santa Cruz, followed by an internship at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, UK.
She has freelanced for a variety of clients and projects, including magazines, guide books, museum displays, text books, and children's educational products and books.
Her work has appeared in botanical art shows in the U.S. and Canada.
She currently teaches botanical drawing and painting at Gage Academy of Art, at the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture, and at workshops around the state.
Create your own cards in a one-day watercolor workshop, working with renowned botanical illustrator and artist Kathleen McKeehen.

Winter Wonders in Watercolor - Kathleen McKeehen
Winter Wonders in Watercolor - Kathleen McKeehen
Meet Your Instructor: Kathleen McKeehen
Kathleen McKeehen is a science illustrator and botanical artist whose training includes the post-grad natural science illustration program at UC Santa Cruz, followed by an internship at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, UK.
She has freelanced for a variety of clients and projects, including magazines, guide books, museum displays, text books, and children's educational products and books.
Her work has appeared in botanical art shows in the U.S. and Canada.
She currently teaches botanical drawing and painting at Gage Academy of Art, at the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture, and at workshops around the state.
Students are encouraged to select a subject of their choice from the many options, and while cones are perhaps the most challenging subject, even beginners can make good progress under the guidance of botanical illustrator and artist Kathleen McKeehen.

Gage offers a variety of programs for adults and youth of all ages and abilities. Founded in 1989, the school celebrated its 20th Annivesary year during the 2009-10 school year. Read more about the history of the academy on the special Gage History site.
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